General

Within walking distance of three sandy beaches

Spectacular scenery on the Rockcliffe coastline

Laundry room, lockable bike shed, play area and barbecue area

Here’s an interesting factoid with which to flummox your friends: it wasn’t just famous seaside resorts like Brighton and Bournemouth where well-to-do Victorian types hung out for their hols. Oh no. They sallied north as well, to the gorgeous coastline of Rockcliffe in Dumfries and Galloway for its warm climate, wealth of walks and unsullied scenery. Jolly sensible of them, of course and something of which even fierce social critic Charles Dickens might have approved.

Twenty-first century sorts seeking the same high standards should sally forth to Rockcliffe’s Castle Point Caravan Site, set a short stroll from the sea and within easy ambling distance of three sandy beaches – and with some of the best views in the area. Which for Scotland is saying quite a lot...

On site, guests will find a laundry room with washing machines and dryers, washing-up areas, a lockable bike shed, a play area for the kids and a barbecue area with seating. For provisions, a well-stocked food shop is about a mile away at Colvend and a couple of small supermarkets are around six miles away in Dalbeattie.

Open from 24/03/2018 to 14/10/2018

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The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act.

The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act and/or any of the following: Staffordshire bull terrier, American Staffordshire terrier, Rottweiler, any Mastiff or Tosa.

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Many sites set a maximum occupancy of 6/8 people per pitch, so try breaking your booking down into smaller groups to generate more results. For example, if you’re a group of 10, enter 5 people in your initial search and then book 2 pitches.

However, where the pitch or accommodation occupancy allows it, you can make a booking for up to 30 adults and 30 children in one booking.

To book multiple pitches or accommodation, use the 'Special requests' box on the booking page to ask to be sited together. Complete the booking form for the first booking (you can add a password and save your card so that we remember your details). Then click "Make another booking like this" at the top of the confirmation page to make the next booking.

Large groups: check the listing page for any group restrictions set out in the terms and section titled ‘Please note’.

Large tents/caravans: check the restrictions on unit dimensions to ensure your unit is suitable for the space you will be provided with.

£3/€3.41/A$5.42/US$4.18/CA$5.48/CHF3.99/kr34.31/kr25.38/kr32.30/kr417/$84.50/$2,544/PEN13.67/NZ$5.79/R50.07/zł14.37/R$13.72/Kč86.62/RSD402/Ft1,058.75/₽240.33/CN¥26.52 per night

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£5/€5.68/A$9.03/US$6.97/CA$9.13/CHF6.64/kr57.19/kr42.29/kr53.83/kr696/$140.83/$4,240/PEN22.78/NZ$9.65/R83.45/zł23.95/R$22.86/Kč144.37/RSD671/Ft1,764.58/₽400.55/CN¥44.20 per night

Bring an awning
(1 max)

price varies

Dog
(2 max)

The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act.
The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act and/or any of the following: Staffordshire bull terrier, American Staffordshire terrier, Rottweiler, any Mastiff or Tosa.
Dogs must be kept on leads and supervised at all times.

£0.50/€0.57/A$0.90/US$0.70/CA$0.91/CHF0.66/kr5.72/kr4.23/kr5.38/kr70/$14.08/$424/PEN2.28/NZ$0.96/R8.35/zł2.39/R$2.29/Kč14.44/RSD67/Ft176.46/₽40.06/CN¥4.42 per night

Extra car
(1 max)

£1/€1.14/A$1.81/US$1.39/CA$1.83/CHF1.33/kr11.44/kr8.46/kr10.77/kr139/$28.17/$848/PEN4.56/NZ$1.93/R16.69/zł4.79/R$4.57/Kč28.87/RSD134/Ft352.92/₽80.11/CN¥8.84 per night

£3/€3.41/A$5.42/US$4.18/CA$5.48/CHF3.99/kr34.31/kr25.38/kr32.30/kr417/$84.50/$2,544/PEN13.67/NZ$5.79/R50.07/zł14.37/R$13.72/Kč86.62/RSD402/Ft1,058.75/₽240.33/CN¥26.52 per night

Bring a pup tent
(1 max)

£5/€5.68/A$9.03/US$6.97/CA$9.13/CHF6.64/kr57.19/kr42.29/kr53.83/kr696/$140.83/$4,240/PEN22.78/NZ$9.65/R83.45/zł23.95/R$22.86/Kč144.37/RSD671/Ft1,764.58/₽400.55/CN¥44.20 per night

Bring an awning
(1 max)

price varies

Dog
(2 max)

The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act.
The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act and/or any of the following: Staffordshire bull terrier, American Staffordshire terrier, Rottweiler, any Mastiff or Tosa.
Dogs must be kept on leads and supervised at all times.

£0.50/€0.57/A$0.90/US$0.70/CA$0.91/CHF0.66/kr5.72/kr4.23/kr5.38/kr70/$14.08/$424/PEN2.28/NZ$0.96/R8.35/zł2.39/R$2.29/Kč14.44/RSD67/Ft176.46/₽40.06/CN¥4.42 per night

Extra car
(1 max)

£1/€1.14/A$1.81/US$1.39/CA$1.83/CHF1.33/kr11.44/kr8.46/kr10.77/kr139/$28.17/$848/PEN4.56/NZ$1.93/R16.69/zł4.79/R$4.57/Kč28.87/RSD134/Ft352.92/₽80.11/CN¥8.84 per night

£3/€3.41/A$5.42/US$4.18/CA$5.48/CHF3.99/kr34.31/kr25.38/kr32.30/kr417/$84.50/$2,544/PEN13.67/NZ$5.79/R50.07/zł14.37/R$13.72/Kč86.62/RSD402/Ft1,058.75/₽240.33/CN¥26.52 per night

Bring a pup tent
(1 max)

£5/€5.68/A$9.03/US$6.97/CA$9.13/CHF6.64/kr57.19/kr42.29/kr53.83/kr696/$140.83/$4,240/PEN22.78/NZ$9.65/R83.45/zł23.95/R$22.86/Kč144.37/RSD671/Ft1,764.58/₽400.55/CN¥44.20 per night

Bring an awning
(1 max)

price varies

Dog
(2 max)

The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act.
The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act and/or any of the following: Staffordshire bull terrier, American Staffordshire terrier, Rottweiler, any Mastiff or Tosa.
Dogs must be kept on leads and supervised at all times.

£0.50/€0.57/A$0.90/US$0.70/CA$0.91/CHF0.66/kr5.72/kr4.23/kr5.38/kr70/$14.08/$424/PEN2.28/NZ$0.96/R8.35/zł2.39/R$2.29/Kč14.44/RSD67/Ft176.46/₽40.06/CN¥4.42 per night

Extra car
(1 max)

£1/€1.14/A$1.81/US$1.39/CA$1.83/CHF1.33/kr11.44/kr8.46/kr10.77/kr139/$28.17/$848/PEN4.56/NZ$1.93/R16.69/zł4.79/R$4.57/Kč28.87/RSD134/Ft352.92/₽80.11/CN¥8.84 per night

The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act.
The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act and/or any of the following: Staffordshire bull terrier, American Staffordshire terrier, Rottweiler, any Mastiff or Tosa.
Dogs must be kept on leads and supervised at all times.

Lovely relaxed site with good facilities , and walking direct from sit03/10/2017

Murray L.Confirmed

Electric grass motorhome pitch (large)

Recommend to friends Visit again

Liked:

We liked the location , the views, dishwashing and laundry area great , showers superb lashings of hot water , walking from site very good.

Disliked:

Unfortunately heavy overnight rain caused ground to waterlog making it very muddy underfoot.

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A relaxed and well cared for site in a beautiful ...27/09/2017

Diane C.Confirmed

Electric grass tent or campervan pitch

Recommend to friends Visit again

Liked:

A relaxed and well cared for site in a beautiful setting!

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All excellent26/09/2017

Nia M.Confirmed

Electric grass tent or campervan pitch

Recommend to friends Visit again

Liked:

Everything about that place was so relaxing!! Beautiful views, excellent facilities, and very clean. I would recommend anyone to go there just beautiful.

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Very well managed site. The facilities were excellent.18/09/2017

Scott M.Confirmed

Electric grass tent or campervan pitch

Recommend to friends Visit again

Liked:

Very well managed site. The facilities were excellent.

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Excellent site in a great location.17/09/2017

Fiona M.Confirmed

Electric grass motorhome pitch (large)

Recommend to friends Visit again

Liked:

A lovely site with great views and good walks on doorstep. The shower block was kept clean and had fantastic hot and powerful showers. The lady on reception was very friendly and welcoming and offered us a hard standing pitch as we were in a motor home and the grass was very wet. Free wifi. Good value for money. Would definitely recommend and will return if we are ever in this area again.

Disliked:

Only had 3 hard standing pitches so in busy periods would be hard to get in as grass was very boggy.

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10

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Lovely views and the friendly greeting on arrival.15/09/2017

Stephen D.Confirmed

Electric grass motorhome pitch (large)

Recommend to friends Visit again

Liked:

Lovely views and the friendly greeting on arrival.

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A great spot.11/09/2017

DAVID K.Confirmed

Electric grass touring caravan pitch

Recommend to friends Visit again

Liked:

Called into this site for a couple of days. Level pitch, electric hook up. Very welcoming campsite, with stunning views. Facilities nice and clean, nice powerful showers. Free wifi, able to stream Netflix, no charge for wifi a huge bonus. Will definitely be back.

Beautiful scenery lovely walks site was very clean everyone friendly was recommended by a friend who hss been twice.

Disliked:

Nothing to do with site but it poured down day we left putting a soaking wet tent away

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A clean, friendly site in a beautiful location.08/09/2017

Steve R.Confirmed

Electric grass tent or campervan pitch

Recommend to friends Visit again

Liked:

The site is in a stunning location, and even with the water nearby, the pitches are well drained and level. Boggy areas are marked and cordoned off for campers benefit.Parking is on hard standing close to the pitches.The facilities are clean and well maintained, staff friendly and helpful. The local area also has useful shops and friendly folk.There are some winding single track roads in this area, with regular passing places. It is not a road to rush. Everybody you meet will attempt to find the nearest passing place and so should you. A gesture of friendly greeting is normal whether you give way or have been given the priority. It soon becomes clear that no other method other than cooperation will work.The location is perfect for visiting Skye and lots of local information is provided at the site, with details of attractions and places to eat.

Disliked:

A micro-climate with plenty of water nearby is a midge heaven. Be prepared for them. People have sworn by various repellants but your best defence is to cover up with a face net and long sleeves. Mostly they are not a problem but if conditions are good for them, beware!Of course this is not the fault of the site and it is the price you pay for such a beautiful location.

Glasgow Prestwick International Airport — 55.6 miles
Airports55.6 miles

Directions

Start address or postcode:

Either follow the A711 to Dalbeattie and then the A710 to Rockcliffe (recommended if you have a caravan) or the A710 from Dumfries, for a more scenic trip. Follow the signs to Rockcliffe. At the brow of the hill just as you pass the Rockcliffe sign, turn left down Barcloy Road. Follow the road straight onto the farm road. The entrance to the caravan site is in the farmyard.

Postcode for Google Maps/satnav: DG5 4QL.

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

Local attractions

Walking and wildlife are the order of the day here: clamber along the cliffs from Castle Point to Rockcliffe and along the Jubilee Path up the Muckle Knowe; you can also walk along the causeway at low tide from Kippford to Rough Island and its bird sanctuary or take to the hills at Screel, Bengairn and beyond.

To be even more strenuous than Scottish hillwalking, follow the signposted trail from Rockcliffe village and climb the Motte of Mark for some stunning views over the Urr estuary and beyond to the Lake District and the Isle of Man.

As for wildlife, the area is full of species to stare at, including butterflies, bluebells and summer swallows, with Dumfries and Galloway an all-round nature haven: try the Galloway Red Kite Trail, stamping around with the stags at the Galloway Forest Park, looking for small critters in the beach rockpools or seeing the seabirds from the RSPB centre at the Mull of Galloway.

Remember to flummox your friends with another Random Rockcliffe Fact: a very rare species of ladybird was discovered here in 2011, named Subcoccinella vigintiquattuorpunctata after the 24 spots on its wings – bonus points if you can say that very quickly.

If you prefer two wheels rather than two feet, Castle Point is close to the 7stanes, the seven mountain biking trails across the south of Scotland and there are numerous cycle trails nearby.

Other active options in the area include pony trekking, fishing, sailing and tennis – Kippford is a well-known sailing centre and there are watersports, archery and other activities at Galloway Activity Centre and the Laggan Outdoor Centre. There are several nine- and 18-hole golf courses within reach too, with the closest at Colvend Golf Club on the Solway Coast.

After all that activity, relax and fill up with the many flavours of fresh Dumfries and Galloway produce: have a wander around the foodie village of Castle Douglas or stock up on the famous Cream of Galloway ice cream near the village – there’s an ice cream factory here with an indoor activity centre for rainy days.

Policies

Permitted arrival/departure time

Should you be running later than 8pm please call ahead at the campsite to let the warden know. Please use the contact details provided on your booking confirmation email.

Castle Point Caravan Site cancellation policy

No penalties

If you need to cancel or amend your booking, please give as much notice as possible so that someone else has the chance to book. You may wish to buy holiday insurance for cancellations and for your property/injury whilst away.

Please note that your deposit is paid to Pitchup.com and is non-refundable.

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Terms and conditions

Admission
Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.

Dogs
Dogs must be kept on leads and supervised at all times.
The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act and/or any of the following: Staffordshire bull terrier, American Staffordshire terrier, Rottweiler, any Mastiff or Tosa.
The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act.